But how did Santa become the holiday's figurehead? Here's a history lesson on ol' Saint Nick. Santa Claus' origins date back to about 280 A.D. when St. Nicholas was born, the History Channel reports.

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Santa Claus began with Nicholas ... This part of Santa’s history is less clear, although many historians believe it came from a combination of folklore tales. According to UC Berkeley professor ...

“Santa Claus Friday was assured safe passage into ... attack from “those who do not believe in Christmas.” Is the origin story humbug? Some grinchy journalists have nitpicked Shoup’s ...

Santa Claus’ suit may be one of his immutable features today, but he didn’t always wear red — and his closet used to be much more expansive. The legendary gift-giver’s style is just one indicator of ...

“Santa Claus Friday was assured safe passage into ... attack from “those who do not believe in Christmas.”Is the origin story humbug?Some grinchy journalists have nitpicked Shoup’s story ...

It's no secret that Santa Claus loves cookies almost as much as he loves delivering presents to children on Christmas. Jason Smith, the celebrity chef who won the Food Network's "Holiday Baking ...